Dark Lord

Jamie Thomson

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Dark Lord

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

school's out

by Jamie Thomson

Illustrated by Hartas, Freya, illustrator

Dark Lord

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Thirteen-year-old Dirk Lloyd is settling into life on Earth while keeping a secret connection to his mysterious homeland, the Darklands. Meanwhile, his friend Sooz is busy making new allies of her own, setting the stage for magical adventures filled with humor and fantasy. Together, they navigate a world where friendship and magic collide in unexpected ways.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

371 pages
69,035 words
7h 40m read-aloud
ISBN
9780802735225
Pages
371
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
69,035
Read-Aloud
~7h 40m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

FantasyHumorous StoriesMagicAction & AdventureSocial IssuesFriendship